gilthead

Definitions of giltheadn. - A marine fish.
2n. - The Pagrus, / Chrysophrys, auratus, a valuable food fish common in the Mediterranean (so named from its golden-colored head); -- called also giltpoll.
2n. - The Crenilabrus melops, of the British coasts; -- called also golden maid, conner, sea partridge.
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